Kimi Antonelli secures pole position for British Grand Prix

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Last updated Jul 5, 2026

Kimi Antonelli secures pole position for British Grand Prix
Summary

The British Grand Prix starts today at Silverstone at 3 PM BST. Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes won the sprint race and claimed pole position for the main event. The starting grid includes notable drivers such as George Russell and Lewis Hamilton, who are in contention. Antonelli currently leads the championship standings with 179 points, followed by Russell with 136 points. This race is part of the ongoing Formula One season and has significant implications for the drivers' standings.

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  • Main race begins at 3 PM BST at Silverstone
  • Kimi Antonelli wins pole after sprint race
  • Championship leader Antonelli has 179 points
  • George Russell and Lewis Hamilton among top contenders
  • Full starting grid announced with 22 drivers
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️ Main race begins at 3pm (BST) at Silverstone ️ Antonelli claims pole after sprint race win | Email John The remaining starting grid positions: 11. Gabriel Bortoleto (Audi) 12. Pierre Gasly (Alpine) 13. Nico Hulkenberg (Audi) 14. Ollie Bearman (Haas) 15. Carlos Sainz (Williams) 16. Alex Albon (Williams) 17. Esteban Ocon (Haas) 18. Valtteri Bottas (Cadillac) 19. Franco Colapinto (Alpine) 20. Sergio Perez (Cadillac) 21. Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) 22. Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) 1. Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) - 179 points 2. George Russell (Mercedes) - 136 points 3. Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) - 132 points 4. Lando Norris (McLaren) - 85 points 5. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) - 83 points 6. Oscar Piastri (McLaren) - 82 points 7. Max Verstappen (Red Bull) - 76 points 8. Isack Hadjar (Racing Bulls) - 42 points 9. Pierre Gasly (Alpine) - 41 points 10. Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls) - 31 points 11. Ollie Bearman (Haas) - 18 points Continue reading...

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